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See No Evil Monkey Charm Diamond Vintage 18k White Gold Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage 'See No Evil' Monkey charm crafted in 18k white gold. 20 round brilliant
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Carat Oval Ruby Cab 1 Carat Diamonds Red Enamel 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 10 Carats Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 9x11 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

10 Carat Oval Ruby Cab 1 Carat Diamonds Red Enamel 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 10 Carats Oval
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Mixed Cut Diamond Band Vintage 14k White Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage mixed cut diamond ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Pink Sapphire Cluster Earrings Diamond Estate 14k White Gold Stud Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
backings. Metal & Hallmark: 14k white gold. The earrings are hallmarked "14k" for 14k gold.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Wh...

No Heat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural pink sapphire & diamond necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold (circa 1990s
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Double Heart Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold with .02 Carat Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
. The details of this ring are listed below: Metal: 14 karat white gold Diamond Number: 2 Diamond Shape
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Mon Amour Diamond Bracelet Sz 15 Estate 18k White Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Cartier Mon Amour diamond bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold. 1 estimated 0.08
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.60ct Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 8.5 Vintage 14k White Gold Wedding Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond eternity ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modernist Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
and White Gold and set with genuine Earth mined diamonds and sapphires. The gems are sitting high in
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1980s Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Jade Diamond Cocktail Ring Estate 18k White Gold Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant estate cocktail ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Cabochon cut marquise shaped
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Carat Oval Ruby Cab 1 Carat Diamonds Red Enamel 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 10 Carats Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 9x11 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel

Cassis White Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cassis Jewelry Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stately and elegant, the stunning cocktail pearl and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, by designer
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

27ct Aquamarine Ring 14k White Gold Sz 6.5 Cocktail Emerald Cut Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage aquamarine cocktail ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 14k white gold. Emerald cut
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Cut Diamond Halo Necklace Estate 14k White Gold 16" Chain Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed diamond halo necklace crafted in 14k white gold. Faceted brilliant
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Carved Coral Cocktail Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Sz 6 Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage coral cocktail ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. Coral measures
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Diamond Wave Band .12 Carats in 14k White Gold, Low Profile Comfort LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
a lovely light look in a well built and sturdy 14 karat white gold ring. This fabulous ring is on
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings Estate 18k White Gold Dangle Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate pink tourmaline, diamond & cultured pearl earrings crafted in 18k white gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Whi...

White Coral Diamond Gold Earclips
By Charles Turi Jewelry Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic Carved Coral Squares with Gold edging centered with4 clean, super white, full cut
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1960s Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Spirit Ring Floating Diamond Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6 Jewelry
By Chopard
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Chopard Happy Spirit diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold. Diamonds total an estimated
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Henri Daussi 4.2ct Canary Yellow Cushion Sapphire Shield Diamond Ring 18K White
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Henri Daussi 4.2ct Canary Yellow Cushion Sapphire Shield Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 3 stone
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Gold Diamonds White Pear Shape Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put
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1990s Thai Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Ring East West 14k White Gold Sz 5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage amethyst & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Oval faceted
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Vintage Italian White Enamel Diamond Mesh Ring Mesh Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Crafted in the 1970s, it’s a must-have for lovers of unique, meaningful jewelry. Features: Gold Mesh Band
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1970s Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emerald Citrine Diamond Ring Square Cocktail 14k White Gold Sz 5.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
), crafted in 14 karat white gold. Emerald measures 7mm; four citrines measure 4.5mm each and eight diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Band Sz 6.75 Ring 18k White Gold Estate Fine Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond band (circa 1980s) crafted in 18k white gold. Diamonds total an
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Chalcedony Earrings Onyx 14K Gold Dangle Drop
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with genuine Chalcedony, Black Onyx, and diamonds. Each
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pendant Necklace Onyx 14K Gold Art Deco
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
finely crafted in solid 14K Gold, white for the top and yellow for the back. The center black Onyx stone
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Mid-20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Eva Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
approx Side Diamonds Color: H - I Side Diamonds Clarity: VS - SI Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Wt: 6.8
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1990s Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Pear Cocktail Jewelry Sz 10.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Moonstone Blue Sapphires Rubies Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and completely handmade 14 kt white gold ring,with a central Moonstone cabochon measuring
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1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Mixed Cut Diamond Ruby Band Vintage Ring 14k White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage band, crafted in 14 karat white gold (circa 1980s to 1990s). Mixed cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Set in Cultured Pearl Ring 14 Karat White Gold Stacking Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate cultured pearl & diamond ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Mixed Cut Diamond Ring Sz 6.75 Mid Century 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Mid Century mixed cut diamond ring crafted in 14k white gold (circa 1950s to 1960s
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Donuts 14K White Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the details of the antique
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Donuts 14K White Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round jade buttons are the top, the central part is in white gold , mediterranean coral
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1990s Italian Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Ruby Star Ring Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond & ruby cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Tapered baguette cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring 18K Gold Band Vintage Estate 1.27 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful estate ring is finely crated in solid 18K Yellow gold and white gold for the top and
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Late 20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier White Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold Band Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier enamel ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). The Cartier ring
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Natural Diamond Citrine Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
combination of solid 14K White and Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). Two flowers holds 63
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage White Gold and Matt White Gold Cufflinks
By Pradera
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage White Gold and Matt White Gold Cufflinks MATERIALS ◘ Weight 5 gr Cufflinks, a watch and a
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

Colored Diamond Moi et Toi Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Sz 6.75 Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage colored diamond 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k white gold. One pear cut yellow
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, W...

Natural Old Mine Diamond Ring 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold for the top and Yellow gold for the shank. Six
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Mid-20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fluted Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Mid Century Jewelry Sz 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
karat white gold. Fluted lapis lazuli measures 14mm x 12mm, accented with an estimated 1 carat of
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

8ct Natural Opal Ring Estate 14k White Gold Large Oval 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural 8ct opal cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Cabochon cut natural opal
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Men s Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
, orange, yellow blue and purple. The white gold setting is satin finished with diamonds mounted flush into
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring Domed 14K Gold Band Vintage 1.20 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
crafted in solid 14K White gold with Yellow gold accents. The face of the ring is studded with white and
Category

20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Akoya Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18K Gold with Enhancer
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
gold for the necklace and 18K White gold for black pearl diamond enhancer. The black Tahitian pearl is
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Charoite Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Flower Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This absolutely stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold and set with genuine
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Charoite, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Sri Lanka Sapphire Marquise Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Ring 4.6ct Giant 1950s
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
GIA Sri Lanka Sapphire Marquise Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Ring 4.6ct Giant Midcentury 1950s This
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20th Century Retro Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Diamond Ring 14k Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold with White Gold accents and set with white and fiery
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Link Swirl Bracelet 14k Gold 4.50 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
solid 18K Yellow and White Gold and set with white and fiery diamonds. Five diamond links hold 60 round
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Late 20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Diamond Cluster 1.51 TDW Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold with a White gold top. 9 round brilliant cut diamonds total 1.35 carats
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1960s Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14K Gold Shield Statement 2.70 ctw
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
spectacular ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The top is studded with
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mens Natural Diamond Ring 1.15cttw 14K Gold Band Vintage Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
is finely crafted in combination of solid 14K Yellow and White Gold. Five white and fiery diamonds
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Late 20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Vintage 1.70 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold. The center round brilliant cut diamond is 1.00
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Mid-20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1/2 Carat Diamond Black White Pearl Earrings 14K Gold Wedding Engagement Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The pearls are absolutely stunning. They are black and white pearls each
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage White Gold Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of vintage white gold jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4217 vintage editions and 624 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of vintage white gold jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a choice in our collection of vintage white gold jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and Bulgari are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of vintage white gold jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 2729, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of vintage white gold jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage White Gold Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of vintage white gold jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $234,010, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,426.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.